Press Releases

Evergreen Elementary Rated As Gold LEED Project 04-November-2009
SMCPS STEM Students and Staff to Participate in Conference 02-November-2009
Great Mills HS Announces Commended Student in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program 29-October-2009
Nominations Sought for Washington Post Outstanding Principal Awards 29-October-2009
Middle School Spelling Bee Scheduled 23-October-2009
Workshop Offers Overview of Special Education Process 22-October-2009
Park Hall ES to Host "What's So Important About Fruits and Vegetables" 22-October-2009
The State of St. Mary's County Public Schools Luncheon/Address Planned 21-October-2009
Oakville ES Captures Energy Flag for September 2009 14-October-2009
Band and Orchestra Instruments Needed at Green Holly ES 13-October-2009
College Options for Students with Learning Disabilities 13-October-2009
Chopticon HS Bravehouse Productions Presents Twelve Angry Jurors 09-October-2009
Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year 09-October-2009
Morgan Selected to Serve as U.S. Congressional Page 05-October-2009
October Declared Cyber Safety Month 05-October-2009
Allen Named President of MABE 05-October-2009
Administrative Appointment Announced 02-October-2009
Forrest Center to Host Craft/Vendor Fair 01-October-2009
September Work Hard and Be Nice Award Recipients Announced 01-October-2009
SMCPS Meets High School AYP for 2009 21-September-2009
SMCPS Meets System Improvement Status 21-September-2009
Robeson Named MD School Nurse of the Year 18-September-2009
Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week 10-September-2009
Old Navy School Supply Drive to Benefit SMCPS 10-September-2009
August Work Hard and Be Nice Award Recipients Announced 10-September-2009
Southern Maryland College Fair Scheduled 10-September-2009
Planning Ahead: Future Finances and Supports Seminar 08-September-2009
SMCPS AP Exam Participation Continues to Rise 01-September-2009
SMCPS MSA Science Results 01-September-2009
SMCPS SAT Results Increase 27 Points 27-August-2009
Evening High School Registration 20-August-2009
Administrative Appointment Announced 06-August-2009
SMCPS 2009-2010 Open House Schedule 05-August-2009
July Work Hard And Be Nice Award Recipients Announced 30-July-2009
Park Hall ES to Host Back to School Picnic 30-July-2009
SMCPS Receives $1,068,750 for After School Programs 27-July-2009
SMCPS Receives $100,00 STEM Grant 27-July-2009
SMCPS Surpasses State Results for Kindergarten Readiness 24-July-2009
Evergreen ES Building Tour Scheduled 23-July-2009
Hollywood ES PTA/PTO Organizational Meeting 23-July-2009
SMCPS Continues to Make Gains on MSA 21-July-2009
All SMCPS Elementary Schools Make AYP 21-July-2009
Board of Education to Hold Retreat 20-July-2009
SMCPS Seeks Mentors 17-July-2009
Administrative Appointments Announced 10-July-2009
SMCPS Students Win Medals at National Skills Competition 06-July-2009
June Work Hard and Be Nice Award Recipients Announced 06-July-2009
Administrative Appointments Announced 29-June-2009
Enter Park Hall ES at Rear of Building 17-June-2009
Meeting Scheduled to Establish PTA/PTO at Evergreen ES 15-June-2009
Administrative Appointment Announced 15-June-2009
Local Media Professionals Assist With MD SkillsUSA Audio/Video Contests 12-June-2009
Vallandingham Named History Day Teacher of the Year 12-June-2009
May Work Hard and Be Nice Award Recipients Announced 10-June-2009
Leonardtown MS is Second School to Capture Energy Flag Twice 04-June-2009
Board of Ed, County Commissioners, and Delegates to Tour Evergreen ES 01-June-2009
Administrative Appointments Announced 28-May-2009
Administrative Transfers Announced 28-May-2009
Four Schools to be Certified as MD Green Schools 28-May-2009
High School Summer School Registration Announced 28-May-2009
Forrest Center to Host Yard Sale/Car Wash 28-May-2009
Leonardtown ES to Host Yard Sale 28-May-2009
2009 Service-Learning Service Stars Announced 27-May-2009
Greenview Knolls ES Elevated to Honor Roll Status as MD Physical Ed Demo School 27-May-2009
School System Reaches Agreement with Associations 27-May-2009
George Washington Carver ES Celebrates Space Day 20-May-2009
Hollywood ES Selected as MD PE Demo School 19-May-2009
Tyler, Sweeney Win Multicultural Award 19-May-2009
Jackson Named Outstanding Adult Ed Instructor 18-May-2009
Administrative Appointments Announced 15-May-2009
Leonardtown HS Orchestras Looking for Participants for Special Performance 13-May-2009
Green Holly ES Named "Top Energy Saver" for Second Time 13-May-2009
Forrest Center Students Win Medals, Move on to National Competition 13-May-2009
Hollywood ES to Host Meet and Greet 13-May-2009
April Work Hard and Be Nice Award Recipients Announced 12-May-2009
Educational Support Professional of the Year Announced 12-May-2009
SMCPS Receives 2009 MCSD Excellence Award for Staff Development 11-May-2009
Town Creek ES Selected as MD PE Demo School 11-May-2009
Elementary Math Challenge Results 01-May-2009
1st Tomorrow's Leaders Group to be Recognized 29-April-2009
Owens Named Interim Principal at Dynard ES 22-April-2009
Park Hall ES to Host Community Health Fair/Blood Drive 21-April-2009
Revised Last Day of School 15-April-2009
Beavan Named Air Force Association Teacher of the Year 15-April-2009
Students Honored for Artwork 09-April-2009
Montgomery Named Distinguished Educational Leader 07-April-2009
Gittens Selected As Teacher of the Year 07-April-2009
Hollywood ES Named "Top Energy Saver" for February 07-April-2009
Forrest Center Hosting Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale 07-April-2009
Beyond High School... What's Available for My Child? 07-April-2009
Chesapeake Public CS to Host Egbert Safe Racer Challenge 07-April-2009
Reynolds Named Agnes Meyer Winner 06-April-2009
March Work Hard and Be Nice Award Recipients Announced 02-April-2009
Preschool Special Education Information Fair Scheduled 30-March-2009
Forrest Center to Host National Scrapbook Day Workshop 30-March-2009
Forrest Center Student Wins Printing and Graphics Award 30-March-2009
Semifinalists Named for 2009 Comcast Parent Involvement Award 30-March-2009
Workshop About Behavior Modification Strategies 24-March-2009
Margaret Brent MS to Host Healthy Heart Night 24-March-2009
Leonardtown HS Football Team Hosts Book Swap 20-March-2009
History Competition Results 18-March-2009
Comptroller Franchot Visits Leonardtown MS 16-March-2009
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson 16-March-2009
SMECO and SMCPS Sign Joint Resolution 13-March-2009
SMCPS Teams to Participate in Regional DI Tournament 12-March-2009
Richmond, Copsey win Coaches Awards 11-March-2009
Green Holly Elementary Named "Top Energy Saver" for January 10-March-2009
February Work Hard and Be Nice Award Recipients Announced 10-March-2009
Workshop to Assist Students with IEP's in Transitioning Out of High School 10-March-2009
Middle School Spelling Bee Rescheduled 04-March-2009
Elementary and Middle School Summer Fine Arts Camp Offered 04-March-2009
Schools Honored by MSDE for Overall Achievement and Improved Performance 03-March-2009
Students Participated in Model United Nations Conference 26-February-2009
Board of Education to Hold Retreat 25-February-2009
School Health Council Meeting Scheduled 25-February-2009
Workshop for Parents to Focus on Reading Comprehension Strategies 17-February-2009
Board Approves Redistricting Plans 13-February-2009
Board Reappoints Dr. Martirano to New Four Year Term 11-February-2009
The Ben Carson Story to be Performed 05-February-2009
Ponturiero Participates in Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference 04-February-2009
Forrest Center to Host Tech Expo 04-February-2009
Forrest Center Soup Cook-Off Rescheduled 04-February-2009
Mentoring Workshop with Charlie Appelstein, M.S.W. 02-February-2009
January Work Hard and Be Nice Award Recipients Announced 02-February-2009
Annual Top Dawg Academic Challenge Scheduled 28-January-2009
Evening High School Registration Rescheduled 28-January-2009
3 Hour Early Dismissal on January 27, 2009 27-January-2009
Maryland Minority Business Enterprise Seminar 26-January-2009
Kindergarten Registration 23-January-2009
Countywide Prekindergarten Roundups 23-January-2009
G.W. Carver ES Named Top Energy Saver of the Month 23-January-2009
Peanut Butter Recall 23-January-2009
Graphic Art Student Wins 3rd Place in Handbook Cover Contest 21-January-2009
Board of Education Redistricting Effort 21-January-2009
2009 Space Camp Information 20-January-2009
Leonardtown MS to host Faculty vs Student Basketball Game 14-January-2009
Gilman Selected for Student Ambassador Program 13-January-2009
Evening High School Information 09-January-2009
Chesapeake Public Charter School to Conduct Prospective Student Information Session/Tour 08-January-2009
Leonardtown HS Band Boosters to Host Basket Bingo 08-January-2009
Board of Education Seeks Input to Budget 08-January-2009
Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled 08-January-2009
Benjamin Banneker ES Named Top Energy Saver of the Month 19-December-2008
December Work Hard and Be Nice Award Recipients Announced 19-December-2008
Nine SMCPS Employees Earn National Board Certification 19-December-2008
Forrest Center Hosting 4th Annual Soup Cook-Off 19-December-2008
FY 2010 State Capital Improvements Program Funding Recommendation Announced 16-December-2008
Administrative Appointments Announced 15-December-2008
Board of Education Elects Officers 10-December-2008
Administrative Appointment Announced 09-December-2008
November Work Hard and Be Nice Award Recipients Announced 09-December-2008
Middle School Spelling Bee Scheduled 05-December-2008
SMCPS Energy Conservation Awards Announced 05-December-2008
Chopticon HS Choral Department Presents A Madrigal Dinner 03-December-2008
Last SMCPS After-Hour Photo ID Session for 2008 Scheduled 03-December-2008
Forrest Center Students Win SkillsUSA State Championship 02-December-2008

For more information write:
St. Mary's County Public Schools
Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 641
23160 Moakley Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650